WELL-TO-DO Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

well-to-do

adjective

ˌwel-tə-ˈdü

Definition of well-to-do

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance a doctor who is now quite well-to-do as a result of his successful medical practice

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Recent Examples of well-to-do But by rooting her tale in Maya’s family ties, the writer-director explores the complicity of well-to-do South Asian diasporas, and the foundations that afford them the luxury of emigrating in the first place. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries depict well-to-do folks sporting eyeglasses — including Benjamin Franklin, who invented bifocals. — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026 Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Due to Western sanctions, only a few international carriers still fly in and out of Moscow, including Turkish Airlines and Emirates, which many well-to-do Russians use to reach hubs in Istanbul and Dubai. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-to-do

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Agnes’s gay son, Oscar, has decided to marry wealthy widow and former lady’s maid Enid, whose social ambitions will benefit from the prestige gloss of Oscar’s last name.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
But there is another ballot measure that also would tax California’s wealthiest citizens that is getting far less attention — and has even garnered support from some billionaires who oppose Proposition 40.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

Counties where richer arrivals or the departure of lower earners drove the improvement were set aside.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Kodal Minerals plans to expand its lithium business across West Africa, betting the gold-rich region can become a major supplier of the battery metal, Reuters reported.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Founder Philip Manghisi tested the market through seasonal pop-ups before committing to a permanent location, citing Park City’s affluent customer base and limited luxury retail competition.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
During his stint as president from 2006 to 2010, the company sold predominantly $200 and $300 jeans to affluent department-store shoppers with household incomes around $250,000.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

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